May 22, 2026
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 19.76 points, foreign traders net-sell US$120.42 million, Friday
The VN-Index closed at 1,877.13, down 19.76 points or 1.04 percent, with a total trading value of VND 22,315.59 billion or US$846.89 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$120.42 million worth of equities, Friday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market dong stronger, May 22, 2026
On May 22, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,480, and the sell rate was VND 26,520, a change of 20 and 30, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,500 (down 0.09 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam textile and garment exports down 2.35 percent MoM in April 2026 / USA -1.02%, Japan -16.79%
Vietnam exported textiles and garments to the tune of US$3,081 million in April, down from US$3,156 million in March, a change of -2.35 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Today, May 22 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: Retail fuel prices go up, Fines for “false information” set at VND 50m, Malaysian flour mill expands VN operations, Some bondholders repaid Truong My Lan scandal, Another SBV economy risk warning, Conflicting transport infrastructure plans, US$13m debt up for auction for 11th time, Vinpearl exchanges foreign bonds for Vingroup shares, Vingroup foreign selling yesterday, Inter-bank funding, 1 in 10 vehicles in VN incompatible with E10 biofuel, VN enters top 50 startup ecosystems, Exports to USA April, and more.
In today’s Vietnam news: Vietnam Airlines trading restrictions removed, Insurance payouts VSS, Car sales June, 23+ years prison term recommended counterfeit supplements, Counterfeit shoes
In today’s Vietnam news: Government to inject cash into Agribank, IMF growth forecast raised, German industrial gas plant investment, VN garment maker Amazon legal
In today’s Vietnam news: Construction labour demand impacting garment industry, ADB growth forecasts, Bloomberg survey GDP growth expectations, Starlink orders open, Seafood industry call
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